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AAA analyzes driving
costs each year and covers vehicles equipped with standard and optional
accessories including automatic transmission, air conditioning, power
steering, power disc brakes, AM/FM stereo, driver and passenger side air
bags, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, tinted glass,
emission equipment and rear-window defogger. All figures are courtesy
of AAA and reflect the average cost of operating a vehicle primarily under
stop-and-go driving conditions. Fuel costs are based on AAA's Fuel Gauge Report: www.fuelgaugereport.com.
For more information, contact AAA at 1000 AAA Drive, Heathrow, Florida
32746-5063 or www.aaa.com.
Ownership &
Operating Cost
Taxes,
depreciation, finance charges, registration, insurance and license fees
are ownership costs and are incurred regardless of how often you drive
your vehicle. Operating costs including gas, oil, maintenance and tires
are incurred for each mile you drive.
National Average
Total Ownership and Operating Costs per Mile:
| |
Miles
per Year |
| |
10,000 |
15,000 |
20,000 |
| Small sedan |
56.4¢ |
43.3¢ |
36.6¢ |
| Medium sedan |
72.9¢ |
56.2¢ |
47.6¢ |
| Large sedan |
92.6¢ |
70.2¢ |
58.6¢ |
| Composite
National Average |
73.9¢ |
56.6¢ |
47.6¢ |
Average Operating
Costs Only per Mile:
| |
Vehicle
Type |
| |
Small sedan |
Medium sedan |
Large sedan |
| Gas and Oil |
9.24¢ |
11.97¢ |
12.88¢ |
| Maintenance |
4.21¢ |
4.42¢ |
5.0¢ |
| Tires |
0.65¢ |
0.91¢ |
0.94¢ |
| Cost per Mile |
14.1¢ |
17.3¢ |
18.8¢ |
Calculate
Your Potential Savings
|
